§ Mr. George Grantasked the Secretary of State for Industry what further plans he has to promote industrial development in the Northern region; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Les HuckfieldAs the whole of the North is either a special development or development area the full range of regional incentives is available, in addition to the numerous measures to promote investment throughout the country.
Under the present Government, firms in the Northern region have received £557 million in regional development grants; offers of £76.3 million of regional selective assistance; and offers of £31.4 million of selective assistance under national schemes. In addition, my Department has authorised 2.4 million square feet of factories for the region.